Plain City

Plain City, Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 3, 2021
According to Plain City Police Department reports: An anonymous caller reported to the police department at 8:10 p.m. Feb. 1 that people in the area of W. Main Street were revving their engines and ye...
Plain City permit process goes digital
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 27, 2021
Plain City recently launched a new online system for zoning permits and applications. The first phase of the village’s online planning, licensing and code enforcement platform went live Tuesday. Nine ...
JA board recognized for efforts during pandemic
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 27, 2021
Jonathan Alder Local Schools recently celebrated School Board Recognition Month. Pictured above, from left, are board members Steve Votaw, Mary Jo Boyd, Christine Blacka, Bill McCartney and Shannon Fo...
JA grappler wins weight title
Plain City, Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 27, 2021
Jonathan Alder grappler Josh Proper controls the leg of his Caledonia River Valley opponent during Saturday’s Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational. Proper claimed championship honors in the 120-pound weight cl...
Plain City extends policy on COVID-19 leave
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 26, 2021
Plain City officials are working to ensure their staff stays safe and operations run smoothly throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Village council voted Monday to extend a temporary COVID...
Pool problem may cause Jerome zoning change
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 25, 2021
A complaint from a local resident could lead Jerome Township to alter its zoning policies regarding pools and other outdoor structures. During the most recent trustees meeting, Ross Miller, a resident...
Jerome Township to fund two more deputies
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 20, 2021
Jerome Township will add two deputies to its community in 2021, but officials want more information regarding the county’s long-term public safety plan. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday...
Jonathan Alder student creates mural
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 20, 2021
Pictured above is Eva Boeckl and the mural she painted in the office of the Jonathan Alder Director of Student Services. (Photo submitted) Jen Korn, Director of Student Services, and Denise English, A...
Jon Alder makes plans ahead of vaccine
News, Plain City
By Mac Cordell 
January 13, 2021
Jonathan Alder officials are making plans for the day when they can have students back in school full time. “There is no way to etch that in stone,” Jonathan Alder Board of Education President Shannon...
Plain City seeks funding for road and utility projects
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 13, 2021
Despite “some disappointing news” regarding funding, Plain City officials said portions of projects in the northeast quadrant of the village will still move forward. Village Administrator Nathan Cahal...
Plain City settles on committee appointments for 2021
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 12, 2021
Plain City council members are ready to serve on their committees for the upcoming year. The group began Monday’s work session by unanimously electing John Rucker as council president. Rucker stepped ...
Plain City Council members hold hope for new year
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 11, 2021
Plain City Council is looking forward to 2021 following an unpredictable year. Council members discussed their goals for the New Year during their most recent work session. Despite a tumultuous 2020 f...
Zoning fee increases on the table in Jerome Township
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 9, 2021
Certain zoning fees are likely to increase in Jerome Township, although trustees won’t vote on the matter until February. During the most recent Board of Trustees meeting, Director of Departments Doug...
Plain City could see new drive-thru restaurant
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 6, 2021
A new drive-thru restaurant could be coming to Plain City, although officials won’t yet disclose the actual company. Village Administrator Nathan Cahall told council during Tuesday’s work session that...
StoryWalk installed at Pastime Park
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 6, 2021
The Plain City Public Library and the Village of Plain City recently installed a StoryWalk at Pastime Park. Pages from a children’s book are displayed in cases installed along the path at the park. As...
Jerome sets 2021 budget
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 4, 2021
Jerome Township Trustees are ready for the new year after signing off on the 2021 budget during a recent special meeting. “This is remarkable… this is the first time I think we’ve done this before the...
A festive look at community
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 23, 2020
With Christmas just a couple of days away, homes around Plain City, like these from top, Hawthone Drive, Dickens Lane and Murlay Drive, are ready for Santa’s arrival. Plain City has also decorated Pas...
News, Plain City
By Mac Cordell 
December 17, 2020
Jonathan Alder Superintendent Gary Chapman is stressing there is no plan for the end of the school year. In Wednesday’s edition of the Marysville Journal-Tribune, district communications coordinator E...
News, Plain City
By Mac Cordell 
December 16, 2020
The Jonathan Alder School District is planning a move back to the hybrid model with the intention of staying that way through the end of the school year. At this week’s meeting, the Jonathan Alder Boa...
Plain City commits CARES money to PVFD
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 16, 2020
After continued debate, Plain City Council determined Monday that its most recent allocation of coronavirus aid will go to the Pleasant Valley Fire Department. Council voted unanimously to expend the ...
No postage required
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 16, 2020
Children in Plain City can receive a personal letter from Santa. Children can create the letters, or even use one of the templates on the village website, and then take them to Santa’s mailbox, in the...
Lettermen return for Pioneer boys hoopsters
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 16, 2020
Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity basketball squad is pictured from left front row, Jackson Izzard, Jonathan Keith, Peyton Heiss, Tyler Begin, Gibby Wilson, Grant Welsch, Nick Riedel, Rod Brandel and Tabe...
Jonathan Alder cagers crush rival London
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 16, 2020
Alder’s Jackson Izzard goes to the hoop for two of his 25 points against London on Tuesday. The Pioneers rolled to a 58-32 triumph. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Jonathan Alder’s boys basketba...
Pioneer matmen have plenty of talent for season
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 16, 2020
Members of the Pioneer wrestling team are from left, front row, Sadie Napier, Jake Neumeier, Xavier Pierce, Aspen Cameron, Eli Trbovich, Brock Neal, Jesus Martinez-Cortes and Ava Ater; second row, Isa...
Alder girls lose veterans from district title squad
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 16, 2020
Jonathan Alder’s varsity girls hoop squad is pictured from left, front row, Reggan Gray, Natalie Heflin and Evan Platfoot; second row, Olivia Zuro, Maddie Wilson, Nora Sheridan and Avery Hecht; back r...
J. Alder has solid veterans in varsity bowling lineups
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 16, 2020
Members of Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity bowling team are from left, front row, Jackson Lane, Matthew McMillen, John Jordan and Dominic Dellapina; back row, head coach Rusty Walter, Levi Honigford, Na...
Jonathan Alder Cheerleaders introduced
Plain City, Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 16, 2020
Jonathan Alder’s varsity basketball cheerleaders are from left, front row, Hailey Lisska, Emily Smith and Kara McKelvey; back row, Hannah Belau, Eva Boecki, Isabelle Rucker and Cierra Russell. (Photo ...
Plain City plans for happy holiday during difficult year
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 9, 2020
Although Plain City’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be virtual, local children won’t have to miss out on the opportunity to meet Santa Claus. Once the tree is lit, Santa will participate in a pa...
Santa mailbox available in Plain City
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 9, 2020
The good boys and girls of Plain City, like those pictured above, should be sure to drop off a letter to Santa Claus in the North Pole mailbox at the village Christmas tree. Children are encouraged to...
PC officials meet to allocate additional CARES funds
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 4, 2020
After receiving additional coronavirus assistance, Plain City officials are deciding how the money should be used. Mayor Jody Carney called a special meeting Thursday evening to accept approximately $...